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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,366.80, 552,679.80 and 131,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,366.80, 552,679.80 and 131,717.20 is: 197,622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,366.80 : 552,679.80 = 131,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,366.80/552,679.80 = 131,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,366.80x = 552,679.80 × 131,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,366.80x = 72,797,435,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,797,435,752.56/368,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,622.14

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